Mac OS X "Leopard" to go on sale October 26

Mikael · 10-16-2007, 11:32 AM

It's official: Leopard to go on sale October 26

October 16, 2007 7:17 AM PDT
Posted by Caroline McCarthy

After much speculation, Apple has confirmed that the next version of its Mac OS X operating system, "Leopard," will hit stores on Friday, October 26, at 6 p.m.

The company has stated that Leopard, which was delayed this spring due to the high-profile iPhone, includes more than 300 new features in comparison to its predecessor, Tiger.

Among these are an improved "dock" interface for easy access to applications, more robust parental controls, the Time Machine automatic-backup service and a redesigned Finder interface.

The operating system is set to cost $129 for a single-user license and $199 for a five-user "Family Pack" license.

In addition, Apple also plans to launch the Leopard version of its Mac OS X Server in conjunction with the standard version of the operating system. Included in this release of the Unix-compliant server software are a host of new features, including Podcast Producer, for automatically publishing audio to iTunes or the Web; Wiki Server, for collaborative Web site work; and iCal Server, for enterprise calendar management. The new OS X Server is set to cost $499 for a 10-client edition and $999 for an unlimited-client edition.

Apple's home page has been updated with a Leopard countdown clock. The online store is now accepting preorders--and meanwhile, the next iteration of the legendary Apple rumor mill is already rolling.

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The Artist · 10-16-2007, 02:07 PM

great time for me to make the switch then

Mikael · 10-16-2007, 02:44 PM

Yeah, I'm definately going to look at Mac lineup when it comes necessary to buy a new laptop.

ree · 10-17-2007, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmer

Yeah, I'm definately going to look at Mac lineup when it comes necessary to buy a new laptop.

Yeah, I did the same thing...and I bought a Macbook! It's absolutely great and the software is just "wonderful" - Windows never runs that stable.

The Diva · 10-27-2007, 03:28 PM

We have 3 Macs in the house

and I got my MacBookPro Oct 3rd

so I paid 9.95 US dollars ( for shipping) and Leopard is on it's way WHOHOOO!

10-16-2007, 11:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mikael Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,913 Thanks: 869 Thanked 385 Times in 236 Posts	Mac OS X "Leopard" to go on sale October 26 It's official: Leopard to go on sale October 26 October 16, 2007 7:17 AM PDT Posted by Caroline McCarthy After much speculation, Apple has confirmed that the next version of its Mac OS X operating system, "Leopard," will hit stores on Friday, October 26, at 6 p.m. The company has stated that Leopard, which was delayed this spring due to the high-profile iPhone, includes more than 300 new features in comparison to its predecessor, Tiger. Among these are an improved "dock" interface for easy access to applications, more robust parental controls, the Time Machine automatic-backup service and a redesigned Finder interface. The operating system is set to cost $129 for a single-user license and $199 for a five-user "Family Pack" license. In addition, Apple also plans to launch the Leopard version of its Mac OS X Server in conjunction with the standard version of the operating system. Included in this release of the Unix-compliant server software are a host of new features, including Podcast Producer, for automatically publishing audio to iTunes or the Web; Wiki Server, for collaborative Web site work; and iCal Server, for enterprise calendar management. The new OS X Server is set to cost $499 for a 10-client edition and $999 for an unlimited-client edition. Apple's home page has been updated with a Leopard countdown clock. The online store is now accepting preorders--and meanwhile, the next iteration of the legendary Apple rumor mill is already rolling. Source: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

10-16-2007, 02:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,470 My Mood: Thanks: 127 Thanked 738 Times in 467 Posts	Re: Mac OS X "Leopard" to go on sale October 26 great time for me to make the switch then

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Mikael Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,913 Thanks: 869 Thanked 385 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Mac OS X "Leopard" to go on sale October 26 Yeah, I'm definately going to look at Mac lineup when it comes necessary to buy a new laptop.

10-27-2007, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Diva Master Shopper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 835 My Mood: Thanks: 816 Thanked 733 Times in 365 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Re: Mac OS X "Leopard" to go on sale October 26 We have 3 Macs in the house and I got my MacBookPro Oct 3rd so I paid 9.95 US dollars ( for shipping) and Leopard is on it's way WHOHOOO!

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